Shoulda Woulda Coulda

Beverley Knight

About Shoulda Woulda Coulda

"Shoulda Woulda Coulda" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the second single from her album Who I Am. Written about the breakup of her long-term relationship because she decided to put her career first, it became her first top-10 single in the United Kingdom. It remains her most recognisable hit. Its airplay success propelled Who I Am into the top 10 on the UK album charts. The video was shot in the Hout Bay area of Cape Town, South Africa, and directed by Douglas Avery. The location for the video was of special significance to Knight. She had visited previously in connection with her charity work in bringing awareness to HIV in South Africa. It was also the location of the video to her single "No Man's Land", released in 2007. 


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People say that together we were both sides of the same coin
That we would shine like venus in a clear night sky
We thought our love could overcome the circumstances
But my ambition wouldn't allow for compromise

I could see in the distance all the dreams that were clear to me
Every choice that I had to make left you on your own
Somehow the road we started down had split asunder
Too late to realise how far apart we'd grown.
How I wish i, wish I'd done a little bit more

Now shoulda woulda coulda, means I'm out of time
'Cause shoulda woulda coulda, can't change your mind
And I wonder, wonder, wonder what I'm gonna do
Shoulda woulda coulda are the last words of a fool

People ask how it feels to live the kind of life others dream about
I tell them everybody gotta face their highs and their lows
And in my life there's a love I put aside, cause I was busy loving something else
So for every little thing you hold on to, you've got to let something else go

Fool if I would now forsake the opportunities are fate
I know I'm right where I belong
But sometimes when I'm not so strong I

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Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight MBE (born 22 March 1973) is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995. Heavily influenced by soul greats such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released six studio albums to date. Widely labelled as one of Britain's greatest soul singers, Knight is best known for her hit singles Greatest Day, Get Up!, Shoulda Woulda Coulda and Come as You Are. more »

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Written by: BEVERLY KNIGHT, CRAIG WISEMAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Shoulda Woulda Coulda" was released by English recording artist Beverley Knight as the lead single from her third studio album, "Who I Am," in February 2002.
Success Chart
The song was a commercial success, peaking at no. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. Among Knight's songs, it's one of her highest-charting songs.
Award Nomination
The success of "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" helped her earn a nomination for "Best British Female Solo Artist" at the Brit Awards in 2003.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by Beverley Knight and the two successful producers, Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins, commonly known as Absolute.
Live Performance
Knight performed this track at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, where it was used as its theme.
Cover Versions
Norwegian idol Margaret Berger also covered "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" in 2004, which reached the top of the Norway Singles Chart.
Use in Media
The song has been featured in various media, including the BBC series, "Mistresses."
Album Success
"Who I Am," the album featuring "Shoulda Woulda Coulda," became Knight's first top-ten and best-selling album to date.
Music Style
This song is a mix of R&B and soul, a style that has earned Beverley Knight the title of "Queen of UK Soul".
Personal Significance
This song is considered as one of Beverley Knight’s signature tunes as it helped consolidate her position in the British music scene.

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